Construction & Land Development News

The City of Santa Barbara will be the Lead Agency and will prepare a Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Housing Element and Climate Action Plan Updates. The Notice of Preparation began a 30-day public comment period on…

Community Development Long Range Planning staff is starting the process to update the 2015 Housing Element for the City of Santa Barbara. You're invited to be a part of the update process.

Virtual counter services remain available Monday to Thursday and alternate Fridays from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. New Feature! Choose a specific topic to match your questions with the most appropriate staff; 24-hour…

In-person counter services have resumed at 630 Garden Street for walk-in customers during modified hours. No appointment required. Walk-ins welcome Monday - Thursday, between 8:30 a.m. and…

Eight firms submitted proposals to the City for the State Street Master Plan project by close of the request for proposals response period on March 24. Staff will analyze the responses to determine the most appropriate proposal that…

Eight firms submitted proposals to the City for the State Street Master Plan project by close of the request for proposals response period on March 24. Staff will analyze the responses to determine the most appropriate proposal that…

Effective December 15, 2021 In an effort to simplify the Online Building Permit submittal process the Application Submittal Fee will no long be collected. The Application Fee varies depending on the scope of the project, $100 to $1,000.…

On November 9, 2020 the Community Development Department deployed an On-Demand permitting process for simple reroofing building permits. We are happy to announce the types of On-Demand permits available has been expanded! Applicants are…

The City Council has adopted an ordinance that prohibits the installation of natural gas infrastructure in newly constructed buildings as part of its effort to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035. Existing buildings are generally not…